Amazing concert tonight by Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra- led by Dean McNeil of USask’s Dept of Music,with guest Jens Lindeman, youth orchestra & guest pianist. There was Gershwin, full house & standing ovations (plural). We so appreciate USask alumni, faculty & students making music.

Congratulations to all athletes hosted here at USask this week for 2023 U-Sports Track & Field Championships.The medal ceremony happening now is a true celebration of students & potential. Congrats to Huskie Track & Field team. Thank you to USask coaches, staff, & families!

It’s a full house here at USask tonight for Huskie’s volleyball. Edge of the seat game and the home crowd roars :) Great game. Great support.

Black History Month at USask honours the legacy & contributions of members of the university’s Black community. The 2023 theme at USask is 'Making History & Building with Momentum' - celebrating community, and our collective power to shape the future. spotlight.usask.ca/black-history-…

Here’s news of recognition of true quality at USask. medical school. “We achieved a very significant turnaround for our college & that means we’re delivering a program of which we can be proud,” Dean Preston Smith says. Wonderful, Dean Smith & USask CoMed. thestarphoenix.com/news/local-new…

This is such a great article about Dr George Mutwiri - our colleague and interim executive director of USask’s School of Public Health. Inspired and inspiring. news.usask.ca/articles/peopl…

It was full house for tonight’s game: Ukraine U25 v USask Huskies men’s hockey. There was a standing ovation for Ukraine as they circled the arena after the game - sticks high, our applause & cheers so loud. Such a good game - truly about community & support for one another.

I met George this week (2nd doggie from the right) and he’s a ‘paw-fect’ pooch. Thanks so much George with dean Angela Bedard-Haughn, and to all the PawsStress team of therapy dogs and handlers. You’re a cherished part of community at USask.

I woke this Sat.morning & thought “What are the first 10 things I give thanks for?” Here’s #11: a vax ‘top up’ today at West Winds Primary Health Care.I’m thankful for science & vaccines, family health care,this USask medical training centre & a MrBean movie as we wait post-vax!

It’s exciting to see in this agreement with Auckland University of Technology. This article shares news of what’ll come from this very special collaboration. Kia ora AUT University :) news.usask.ca/articles/gener…

Saskatoon has so much on each winter. It’s a truly fine night of music with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra - featuring grads & faculty from USask’s department of music. Many thanks Prof Dean McNeil (music dept head) & orchestra for bringing music to us all. Happy holidays!

“Box this” “Second hitch throw” “Seeing the progression” “Run the ball” “Making sure we’re locking them up” “Explosive play” “Movin’ the pocket”. Loving listening to Coach Scott Flory calling plays here at USask Coaches Kick Off lunch. Ready for Saturday’s game. Go Huskies!

It’s opening night at USask - The Margin of the Sky by S. Lemoine. Amazing (& reason for thanks) to be at live theatre here at the USask Greystone Theatre. The audience is excited, as I am too :) Thank you USask Drama! Hooray for the Arts!All the best to the actors & stage crew !

Sending Dean Preston Smith lots of good wishes for the Chicago race. You’re an inspiration Preston. May the miles fly by :)

‘Tis great here tonite cheering on USask’s Huskie Women’s Hockey team. 0-0 so far, against UofC. Lovely time with new pal Howler & amazing Shannon Chinn, Chief of USask Athletics. Thankful for Merlis Belsher facilities at USask, for team spirit & community cheers. Go Huskies!!

Good times continue for USask Huskies tonight - 5-2 up so far….My first time at a game here in this wonderful Merlis Belsher hockey facility. Top sports, top teams, top community support for USask Huskies :)

Perfect start to USask Huskie football tonight here in Saskatoon - drumming to bring the team onto the field, Oh Canada sung in English & Cree. ….And then we had a touchdown in the first minute. Amazing. Go Huskies :)

To see so many at today’s walk for reconciliation in Saskatoon, & welcome in the USask Huskie runners just now…inspiring.Thank you for reflections of all, & Jason USask track & field head coach,& students. Together we listen, learn, & take action.

USask Huskies win here at Saskatoon tonight - a fabulous evening out with a great crowd of supporters. Well done Huskies!

On this deeply tragic day, President Stoicheff has shared messages of care to families and communities. To support each other, the USask community will gather as soon as possible at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre. More details will be shared when available.